SCALLOPS WITH LEMON BASIL SAUCE

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Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Lemon
1.5 pounds Scallop
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 tablespoon Butter
3/5 cup Dry White Wine
1 tablespoon Water
1/2 teaspoon Cornstarch
1 teaspoon Fresh Basil (Finely Chopped)

Steps:

  • Finely grate lemon rind. (Reserve about 1/4 Teaspoon)
  • Squeeze Lemon (Reserve 2 tablespoons)
  • Pat Scallops Dry before cooking
  • Sprinkle Scollops with Salt and Pepper
  • Melt Butter in large non-stick pan over medium heat
  • Add Scallops and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side
  • Remove Scallops from pan and keep warm
  • Add wine, lemon juice to pan and bring to a boil
  • Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes, stirring to listen brown bits
  • Add Water and corn starch corn
  • Cook, stirring constantly until mixture begins to thicken
  • Add lemon rind and 1 tablespoon of butter, 1/8 tsp ea pepper salt and basil
  • Remove from heat and serve over scallops
  • Serve over Angel Hair Pasta with fresh Parmesan

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